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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,038.56, 61,514.88 and 23,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,038.56, 61,514.88 and 23,247 is: 34,846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,038.56 : 61,514.88 = 23,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,038.56/61,514.88 = 23,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,038.56x = 61,514.88 × 23,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,038.56x = 1,430,036,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,036,415.36/41,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,846.16

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